Best High Schools in 21655, MD

High schools
3
Students
2,347
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Caroline High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students

2. Colonel Richardson High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students

3. North Dorchester High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21655, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
1,655
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Dorchester Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

2. Colonel Richardson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

3. Lockerman Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 866 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21655, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,434
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Preston Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

2. Denton Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caroline County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students

3. Hurlock Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

4. Smithson's Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Smithson's Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 17 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21655, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

21655, MD has a total population of 4,522 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21655, MD

5,436

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21655, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

13.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21655, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21655, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,043 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21655, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21655, MD

How many schools are in 21655, MD?

21655, MD has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,436 students in total.

How do schools in 21655 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 21655 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 21655 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21655?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 40%
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  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations